Long-term trends in the burden of multiple myeloma in China: a Joinpoint regression and age-period-cohort analysis based on GBD 2021 by Yanyu Zhang, Quanxin Su, Jiawen Yu, Xiuli Sun

“…The age-standardized incidence (ASIR), prevalence (ASPR) and mortality rates (ASMR) per 100,000 people were 0.81 (95% CI: 0.52, 1.07), 2.19 (95% CI: 1.37, 2.90) and 0.62 (95% CI: 0.40, 0.81), respectively. …”
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Secular trends of epidemiologic patterns of chronic kidney disease over three decades: an updated analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Jing Liu, Xue Li, Yongping Liu, Xiaodong Sun, Xiaojin Feng, Ningning Hou, Zhenna Chen

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Medicinal plants used to treat human ailments in Wadla District, Northern Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical approach by Sara Yosef, Ermias Lulekal, Asfaw Debela, Muhidin Tahir

“…A total of 107 plant species belonging to 51 families and 71 genera were identified by local people to address human ailments. The Solanaceae family represented the greatest number of species (7 species). …”
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Defining patient-reported outcomes in diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease for clinical practice guidelines - perspectives of the taskforce of the... by Katharine Barnard-Kelly, Tadej Battelino, Frank C. Brosius, Antonio Ceriello, Francesco Cosentino, James R. Gavin, Francesco Giorgino, Jennifer Green, Linong Ji, Monika Kellerer, Sue Koob, Mikhail Kosiborod, Nebojsa Lalic, Nikolaus Marx, Prashant Nedungadi, Christopher G. Parkin, Helena W. Rodbard, René D. Rötzer, Lars Rydén, Wayne Huey-Herng Sheu, Eberhard Standl, Britta Tendal Jeppesen, Pinar Topsever, Per Olav Vandvik, Christoph Wanner, Oliver Schnell

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Construction and Validation of a Model for Predicting Fear of Childbirth: A Cross-Sectional Population Study via Machine Learning by Zhang ZL, Chen KJ, Chen H, Zhu MM, Gu JJ, Jiang LS, Zheng L, Zhou SG

“…Zhi-Lin Zhang,* Kang-Jia Chen,* Hui Chen,* Miao-Miao Zhu, Jing-Jing Gu, Li-Shuai Jiang, Lan Zheng, Shu-Guang Zhou Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Medical Center of Anhui Medical University, The Fifth Affiliated Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Women and Children’s Medical Center, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Shu-Guang Zhou, Email zhoushuguang@ahmu.edu.cn; Lan Zheng, Email zhenglan2022@163.comBackground: Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a psychological state of fear and distress that pregnant women experience when they approach labor. …”
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Sistem Monitoring Frekuensi Denyut Nadi pada Pelari Menggunakan Metode Photoplethysmographic by Asih Setiarini, Mahatma Widya Laksana, Basuki Winarno

“…However, running is dangerous in people suffering from heart disease. Hence, the medical device to detect heart failure for runners is required. …”
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Automated Essay Scoring Menggunakan Semantic Textual Similarity Berbasis Transformer Untuk Penilaian Ujian Esai by Kharisma Ayu Pradani, Lya Hulliyyatus Suadaa

“…One of the reasons is the different ways between people while doing the assessment. Therefore, a solution is needed to streamline time, effort, and maintain consistency in aspects of assessment, including automated essay scoring (AES). …”
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Sistem Pakar : Deteksi Dini Stres pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Menggunakan Metode Forward Chaining by Angga Wijaya Narwa Putra, Nadea Cipta Laksmita

“…One of the protocols is Social Distancing, which is finally implemented with movement at home. For some people, limiting these activities can cause depression to stress. …”
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Online illegal wildlife trade in Indonesia: strengthening the regulatory framework and law enforcement by Krismanko Padang, Nuruliawati, Zahrah Afifah, Muhammad Irfan Andriansyah, Andina Auria Dwi Putri, Nur Hafizoh, Irma Hermawati, Ade Indah Muktamarianti, Syaras Yulianti, Niken Wuri Handayani, Sofi Mardiah

“…E-commerce applications have significantly changed how people transact with each other. This includes digital advances that drive illegal wildlife trade. …”
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Protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial examining the effects of temporarily pausing Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy to coincide with SARS-CoV-2 vaccination... by Abhishek Abhishek, Jonathan A Cook, Helen M Parry, Anne Francis, Lelia Duley, Vicki S Barber, Paul Moss, Nicholas Peckham

“…Introduction People who are immunocompromised have a poor biological response to vaccinations. …”
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Review of the Effectiveness of the Existing Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems in Uganda. Case Study of Kabale Municipal Council, Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. by Ainebyona, Joseph

“…Therefore, there is need for KMC to include all the people in working for the clean and health threat-free environment. …”
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Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation on The Performance of Government Projects: A Case Study of Operation Wealth Creation in Kabale District. by Twehemukama, Agatha

“…From the questionnaires also, respondents gave their opinions that M&E does not target whole villages, only groups of people, and then only a few members of a group get assistance initially, while other members wait sometimes for up to a year before getting any much-needed support. …”
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Assessment of the Impact of Floods to the Local Community in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Murengezi, Innocent

“…The researcher concludes that the different coping mechanisms to seasonal floods adopted by people include among other considerations: the construction of flood protection embankments, the creation of water drainage canals, and maintaining hygiene.…”
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Tea Growing and Social Economic Development of Local Communities in Rubanda: A Case Study of Ikumba Sub-County Rubanda District. by Aharimpisya, Janet

“…It was concluded that the majority of the participants 80 (60%) strongly agreed that tea factories were setting up primary and secondary schools to provide quality education for the children in the area in Ikumba sub-county thus reducing the illiteracy rate and giving jobs to educated people in the area and also with still majority agreeing that local community has got money to pay school fees as indicated with (Mean= 3.41, SD = 0.854). …”
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The Impact of Politics on Education Sector Performance in Burundi Sub-County Rubanda District. by Aturinda, Bright

“…Among the recommendations is the fact that schools should organize workshops, public seminars, and enlightenment programs in their schools and communities to educate people on the negative impact of politics and the way out. …”
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In vitro Antibacterial Efficacy of Bidens pilosa, Ageratum conyzoides and Ocimum suave Extracts against HIV/AIDS Patients’ Oral Bacteria in South-Western Uganda by Joseph Obiezu, Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Muhammad, Ntale, Steve, Okwudili Ogbonnia, Ezera, Agwu, Julius, Kihdze Tanayen, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Okonkwo, Chukwudi Onyeka, Anthonia, Shodunke, Ambrose, Amamchukwu Akunne, Onokiojare, Ephraim Dafiewhare, Jennifer, Chibuogwu Ebosie, Frederick, Byarugaba

“…These findings validate the claims of efficacy of Bidens pilosa , Ageratum conyzoides and Ocimum suave on oral lesions of HIV/AIDS patients made by traditional healers and local people in South-Western Uganda. We recommend a detailed study of structural identities and activities of the active antibacterial principle(s) in these plants for possible new drug entities and verification of the interactive effects of the principle(s) with ARVs and cotrimoxazole used daily by HIV/AIDS patients.…”
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The Impact of ICT on Student's Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale District: A Case Study of Katuna Town Council. by Muzahura, Onesmus

“…Conferences, workshops and symposiums should be organized to train people and enlighten them on the need for computer education.…”
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Evaluation of Government Programmes on Enhancing the Lives of the Elderly: A Case Study of Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment in Mitooma District. by Natuha, Prossy

“…The study concludes that old age is inevitable and as long as old age comes with poverty, people will fear older persons therefore, we must support older persons in reaching their potential by developing opportunities for them to continue as economically active citizens and leaders of the community. …”
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Role of Government Projects and Youth Employment in Kisoro District: A Case Study of Youth Livelihood Program. by Zaninka, Esther

“…The study also showed that lack of training of the youth and policy implementers was the major challenge affecting the YLP in the provision of quality service delivery among people in Kisoro district, YLP put more emphasis on multiple areas, namely to provide capital to young entrepreneurs, avail business development services, facilitate linkages in supply chain and create market opportunities for goods and services produces by youth services such as training and mentorship, business plan competition and developing partnership with public and private institutions. …”
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Reproductive Health Services and Quality of Health Status of Woman in Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District. by Atwongyeire, Precious

“…Community sensitization on how to review some of the counseling and testing procedures so as to encourage reproductive mothers to test on before giving birth and there is need for government intervention on reproductive health care services among adolescent mothers and quality of health status with in Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district and people should join in the fight against sexual transmitted diseases by not cooperate with ignorance or primitive mothers on individuals and officials basis, Basing on study objectives, the study included that there were the importance of reproductive health services and quality of health status of Women in Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district as they included: health care quality, increased mortality rate, hospital committee, early detection, behavioral change, age of an individual, famil y influence, stigma and cervical education with, were chal enges faced by reproductive health care services by women in Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district as they included; poverty, trust, culture, care, lack of government concern, ignorance, family size and lack of access to informa t ion and possible ways in which Reproductive health services and quality of health status of women can be strengthen its services in Kyanamira sub-county Kabale district as they included; palative care, clinical care, spiritual care, social care, psychological support, government concern and community sensitization.…”
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